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Bell

BELL TEA: A NEW ZEALAND FAVOURITE

About Bell tea

In 1898, Norman Harper Bell had a vision to create a better tea for the country he called home - a passion and dedication we share today. For almost 120 years, we’ve been dedicated to exploring the world of tea & blending locally for a consistent taste. Our BrewMasters source the best teas, fruits & herbs from across the globe, to craft a range of teas specifically for New Zealanders tastes.

HISTORY OF BELL

Norman Harper Bell was the founder of Bell Tea. Norman Harper Bell’s driving passion was work. Not only an excellent tea blender, he was also an astute businessman, understanding the many essentials of marketing a first class product, good distribution, customer retention and public relations.
 Bell Tea has operated during the turbulent years of two World Wars and the Great Depression, each having a profound effect on its fortunes.
Today Bell Tea is committed to bringing New Zealand new tastes in tea. Drinking tea has been part of New Zealand culture for so long and Bell Tea is proud to continue to provide a range of refreshing great tasting teas for every occasion.

FRESHNESS GUARANTEED

Bell Tea guarantees freshness of our teas through ensuring product reaches stores and food outlets in a great condition, and they meet our quality standards. Bell has a barrier proofing in the packaging to keep the air out. All our unprocessed tea is packed in foil lined sacks to provide a moisture barrier and keep the tea dry.
Correctly stored, tea can stay fresh up to three years. It's much better though to keep your tea turning over so we recommend buying small quantities often.
Bell Tea is packed right here in New Zealand! The tea bags are made from natural fibres, with the main source being the Abaca plant (a close relative of the banana), with a small amount of food grade plastic necessary to heat seal the teabags.
All our Bell Tea is packed into fully recyclable boxes.

ETHICAL TEA PARTNERSHIP

Bell Tea is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP). ETP is a worldwide organization works to create a fairer, more sustainable tea industry for tea workers, farmers and the environment.. ETP focuses on convening tea companies, development agencies, governmental and non-governmental organisations to improve the lives of communities within the tea sector.
For further information about ETP and to visit their site click the ‘More’ button below.

TEA INNOVATION

We aim to promote a culture of driving innovation in the tea category, bringing new products to New Zealanders from around the world. We're committed to sharing new tea experiences with our customers and more tea drinking across our extensive range.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are excited about the increasing importance of tea as people are more health aware and the benefits of tea are becoming more well known. Bell Tea is committed to providing New Zealanders with a superb range of teas, chosen and blended to suit their ever changing and developing tastes.

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Our Commitment to a Better Future

At Bell Tea, we believe every cup should be a force for good. From the growers who cultivate our tea to the people who enjoy it every day, we are committed to making choices that support a more responsible and sustainable future.Our approach brings together everything we do to care for people and planet—sourcing tea responsibly, reducing our environmental impact, and strengthening the communities we work with. These efforts are guided by clear standards and a long‑standing commitment to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.By bringing our sustainability actions together under one clear approach, we ensure Bell Tea continues to be a brand New Zealanders can trust—today and for generations to come.

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